A child's-eye view

Titled Measure of Creation, this touching short film by REVERSE director Ashton Sterling Bingham is an intimate testament to the unadorned beauty children see in the world.  

According to Bingham, the project began as a fun and simple way to connect with his six-year-old daughter – an audio journal of sorts. The interview of mostly lighthearted questions took a profound turn when he asked her, "What is purpose?" Moved by the depth of his daughter’s reflections, Bingham was inspired to create this beautifully crafted film that visually encapsulated her worldview. 

Inspired by his daughter’s recorded words, Bingham shot myriad vignettes of his daughter and family. He also enlisted cinematographer Carter Fawcett to shoot some of the scenes. Their footage blends real, spontaneous moments with choreographed scenes featuring Bingham, his daughter, and various family and friends.